| This bill requires that franchisors of power equipment, |
| machinery and appliances reimburse franchisees at the |
| franchisees' retail rates for parts or labor supplied in |
| satisfaction of the franchisors' warranties. The bill also |
| requires that franchisors approve or disapprove franchisees' |
| reimbursement claims within 30 days of submission and pay claims |
| within 30 days of approval. Finally, the bill enables |
| franchisees who bring successful legal actions for reimbursement |
| to receive costs and legal fees and prohibits agreements that |
| would impair the franchisees' ability to perform warranty work in |
| a professional manner. |